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Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners
Whale Leaps, YT.JZ.PW | International Design Awards Winners

Whale Leaps

CompanyYT.JZ.PW
Lead DesignersYufeng Tu, Jiayu Zhu, Peixuan Wu
Project LocationKársnes, Iceland
Prize(s)Silver in Architecture Project Development / Cultural
Entry Description

Geothermal Nexus in Kársnes, Iceland, unites nature, technology, and human ingenuity. Inspired by a breaching whale, it symbolizes the power of Iceland’s landscapes while integrating architecture and ecology. Powered by geothermal, wind, and solar energy, the zero-carbon facility features snow-melting roofs, local wood construction, and immersive spaces for research, education, and public engagement. Landscapes showcase geothermal fields, agriculture, and renewable systems, making the center a living model of sustainable coexistence.